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Solve for x:6x72x+1=3x+1x+5
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Solution

The correct option is A 2
Given equation:

6x72x+1=3x+1x+5

(6x7)(x+5)=(3x+1)(2x+1)

6x2+30x7x35=6x2+3x+2x+1

23x3x2x=35+1

18x=36

x=3618

x=2

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